Book Title: Study of Jainism
Author(s): T G Kalghatgi
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy

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________________ Study of Jainism Therefore, we should desire less. We should have least attachment with our possessions. And Jñana (knowledge), S raddha (faith) and tapa (selfdescipline) are the pre-requisities of a righteous life. Mahavira was against ritualistic formalities of tapas if the mind were not pure : We have seen that one cannot become a S'ramana by shaving one's head, he will not become Brahmana by chanting 'Omkara' mantra. One will not be a muni by residing in the forest, not a tapasvi (ascetic) by external ascetic practices. Samavāe samaño hoi bambhacêre a bambhapo I Nāņeņa muni hoi, taveņa hoi tavaso II Uttaradhyayana : 25, 32 One becomes a Sramana by acquiring the spirit of equanimity, the practice of brahmacarya will make a brahmana, one can become a muni by knowledge and ascetic by purity of mind, self-discipline. We have just mentioned glimpses of the fundamental teachings of Mahavira. We shall study the philosophical implications of the problems of Jaina thought in Part-II of this work. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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